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George Branovacki, MD

Dr. Branovacki is an orthopedic specialist at Midwest Orthopaedic Consultants specializing in joint reconstruction and revisions and sports medicine. He completed his adult reconstruction fellowship training at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. He is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at University of Illinois at Chicago.

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For patients who have been told that they’re candidates for total knee replacement, it’s perfectly natural to have a great deal of questions. Patients and family members want to know what to do to prepare, what will be done during the surgery and what to expect about recovery.

If you're preparing for total knee replacement, keep in mind that while it may feel like you're stepping into the unknown, orthopedic surgeons successfully perform these procedures every day.

To provide some peace of mind, here are some of the most frequently asked questions about total knee replacement.

Outpatient joint replacement surgery for hips and knees is becoming increasingly common for eligible patients, eliminating the need for long hospital stays and inpatient care. I began performing outpatient hip and knee procedures in 2013, and a third of my practice is now outpatient.